President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle within the Federal Executive Council.
In a memo issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, it was announced that two cabinet members—Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa—will exit the cabinet, with replacements already selected.
Edun, who previously served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has been instructed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who will now assume the role.
Oyedele had earlier served as Minister of State in the same ministry.
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Additionally, Muttaqha Rabe Darma has been appointed as ministerial nominee and minister-designate for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The directive also requires Dangiwa to transfer responsibilities to the Minister of State within the ministry.
All transition processes are to be finalized on or before the close of business on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Explaining the rationale behind the reshuffle, Akume stated: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He further noted that the president acted within the authority granted under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing ministers for their contributions and wished them success in their future pursuits.
Akume also conveyed the president’s assurance to remaining cabinet members that efforts to reinvigorate governance will be ongoing.
